Women's football stadiums you need to visit
If you love the women's game, there is something special about watching it live. The atmosphere, the passion, the sense that you are part of something bigger than yourself. But some grounds take that experience to a completely different level. Here are the women's football stadiums you absolutely need to tick off your list.
Camp Nou, Barcelona
Let's start with the obvious one. When Barcelona began filling the Camp Nou for Women's Champions League nights, it changed everything. Over 91,000 fans packed into one of football's most iconic venues to watch women's football. That is not just a record, it is a statement. Whether you are a Barça fan or not, experiencing a big European night at the Camp Nou is something that will stay with you forever.
Wembley Stadium, London
There is something about Wembley that just hits differently. England's home ground has hosted some of the biggest moments in the Lionesses' history, including their historic Euro 2022 final victory in front of over 87,000 fans. The noise, the scale, the sheer electricity of it. If you ever get the chance to watch England play here, you take it. No questions asked.
Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg
This one might surprise you, but Gothenburg's Gamla Ullevi is one of the most atmospheric grounds in European women's football. Home to Häcken and a regular host of Swedish women's football, it has a gritty, old-school feel that a lot of modern stadiums just cannot replicate. If you are ever in Sweden, this is worth a visit.
Stamford Bridge, London
Chelsea Women have been one of the dominant forces in the Women's Super League for years, and watching them at Stamford Bridge is a proper football experience. The ground is not always full, but when it is rocking it is genuinely one of the best atmospheres in the English women's game. Keep an eye on the fixture list for the big derby days.
Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid
Atlético Madrid have been pioneers for women's football in Spain, and their Estadio Metropolitano has hosted some enormous crowds for the women's team over the years. In 2019, over 60,000 fans turned up to watch Atlético play Barcelona. In Spain. For a women's league game. If that does not tell you where the women's game is heading, nothing will.
San Mamés, Bilbao
Athletic Club's ground is one of the most beautiful stadiums in Europe, full stop. The Basque atmosphere is unlike anything else in football, and the women's team have been playing at this iconic venue to growing crowds. It is loud, it is passionate, and it feels like football in its purest form.
What's Next?
Women's football is outgrowing its venues, and that is the best possible problem to have. More clubs are moving their women's teams into their main stadiums, more records are being broken, and more fans are turning up to be part of it. Wherever you are in the world, there has never been a better time to get yourself to a women's football match. Find a ground, buy a ticket, and go and be part of history.